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TWI465911B TW100127431A TW100127431A TWI465911B TW I465911 B TWI465911 B TW I465911B TW 100127431 A TW100127431 A TW 100127431A TW 100127431 A TW100127431 A TW 100127431A TW I465911 B TWI465911 B TW I465911B
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打印系統及其中無線資料傳輸介面的對位結構Print system and its alignment structure of wireless data transmission interface

本發明是有關於一種打印系統,且特別是有關於一種不需配置電池的電子紙(ePaper)打印系統。This invention relates to a printing system, and more particularly to an electronic paper (ePaper) printing system that does not require a battery.

電子書(eBook)或電子閱讀機(eReader)可以實現於智慧型電話(smart phone)、平板電腦(tablet)等不同技術中。目前的電子書或電子閱讀機需要電池來提供操作電能,例如提供背光源、液晶顯示器等所需的操作電能。電子書或電子閱讀機內部的電池可以提供電子書或電子閱讀機所需的操作電能。然而,電池的重量與體積會讓使用者感覺不方便攜帶電子書或電子閱讀機。再者,在某些場合中,例如在飛機的起飛/著陸的期間,電子書或電子閱讀機會被要求關機而無法繼續閱讀。若能將顯示內容打印出來,即便在電子裝置被要求關機的場合,使用者仍然可以不間斷地閱讀電子書。An eBook or an eReader can be implemented in different technologies such as a smart phone or a tablet. Current e-books or e-readers require batteries to provide operating power, such as backlights, liquid crystal displays, and the like. The battery inside the e-book or e-reader can provide the operating power required for the e-book or e-reader. However, the weight and volume of the battery may make it difficult for the user to carry an e-book or an electronic reader. Furthermore, in some situations, such as during take-off/landing of an aircraft, an e-book or e-reader is required to shut down and cannot continue reading. If the display content can be printed, the user can read the e-book without interruption even when the electronic device is required to be turned off.

本發明提供一種打印系統,其具有主機與打印裝置。打印裝置不需要配置電池而提供使用者閱讀電子紙(ePaper)的顯示內容。The present invention provides a printing system having a host and a printing device. The printing device does not need to be configured with a battery to provide a user to read the display content of the electronic paper (ePaper).

本發明提供在主機與打印裝置之間無線資料傳輸介面的一種對位結構。在主機將打印資料以及操作電能傳輸給打印裝置時,此對位結構可以使主機的線圈與打印裝置的線圈相互對位。The present invention provides a registration structure for a wireless data transfer interface between a host and a printing device. When the host transmits the printed material and the operating power to the printing device, the alignment structure can align the coil of the host with the coil of the printing device.

本發明實施例提出一種打印系統,包括主機以及打印裝置。該主機包含第一線圈、第一調變單元以及處理單元。處理單元將打印資料輸出至第一調變單元。第一調變單元將打印資料載於第一交流電能中,而輸出載有該打印資料的一第二交流電能至該第一線圈。第一線圈將該第二交流電能轉換為無線電能。該打印裝置包含第二線圈、第二調變單元、至少一電子紙以及一控制驅動單元。第二線圈用以接收該主機所提供載有打印資料的無線電能。第二調變單元從該線圈所接收的該無線電能解調出打印資料以及操作電能,其中所述操作電能作為該打印裝置的能源。控制驅動單元接收第二調變單元所提供的打印資料,以及驅動所述至少一電子紙顯示該打印資料。Embodiments of the present invention provide a printing system including a host and a printing device. The host includes a first coil, a first modulation unit, and a processing unit. The processing unit outputs the print data to the first modulation unit. The first modulation unit carries the print data in the first alternating current electrical energy, and outputs a second alternating current electrical energy carrying the printed data to the first alternating current. The first coil converts the second alternating current electrical energy into radio energy. The printing device includes a second coil, a second modulation unit, at least one electronic paper, and a control driving unit. The second coil is configured to receive radio energy provided by the host and carrying the printed data. The radio received by the second modulation unit from the coil is capable of demodulating print data and operating electrical energy, wherein the operational electrical energy is used as an energy source for the printing device. The control driving unit receives the print data provided by the second modulation unit, and drives the at least one electronic paper to display the print data.

本發明實施例提出一種打印裝置,包括一線圈、一調變單元、至少一電子紙以及一控制驅動單元。線圈接收外部的主機所提供之無線電能,其中該無線電能載有打印資料。調變單元耦接至線圈。調變單元從該線圈所接收的無線電能解調出該打印資料與一操作電能,其中該操作電能作為該打印裝置的能源。控制驅動單元耦接於調變單元與所述至少一電子紙之間。控制驅動單元接收該打印資料,以及驅動所述至少一電子紙顯示該打印資料。Embodiments of the present invention provide a printing apparatus including a coil, a modulation unit, at least one electronic paper, and a control driving unit. The coil receives the radio energy provided by an external host that can carry the printed material. The modulation unit is coupled to the coil. The radio received by the modulation unit from the coil can demodulate the print data and an operational power, wherein the operational power is used as an energy source for the printing device. The control driving unit is coupled between the modulation unit and the at least one electronic paper. The control driving unit receives the print data and drives the at least one electronic paper to display the print data.

本發明實施例提出一種主機,包括線圈、處理單元以及調變單元。該處理單元輸出打印資料。調變單元耦接至該處理單元與該線圈。調變單元將該打印資料載於第一交流電能中,而輸出載有該打印資料的第二交流電能至該線圈。其中,該線圈將該第二交流電能轉換為無線電能,並藉由該無線電能以無線方式將一操作電能傳送給一打印裝置作為該打印裝置的能源,以及藉由該無線電能將該打印資料傳送給該打印裝置。Embodiments of the present invention provide a host, including a coil, a processing unit, and a modulation unit. The processing unit outputs the print data. The modulation unit is coupled to the processing unit and the coil. The modulation unit carries the print data in the first alternating current electrical energy, and outputs the second alternating current electrical energy carrying the printed data to the coil. Wherein the coil converts the second alternating current electrical energy into radio energy, and the radio can wirelessly transmit an operating electrical energy to a printing device as an energy source of the printing device, and the printed material can be printed by the radio Transfer to the printing device.

本發明實施例提出一種無線資料傳輸介面之對位結構,包括一第一殼體、一第一線圈、多個磁性單元、一第二殼體、一第二線圈以及一定位圈。第一線圈與所述多個磁性單元配置於該第一殼體的內側。所述多個磁性單元配置於該第一線圈周圍。第二線圈與定位圈配置於該第二殼體的內側。定位圈配置於該第二線圈周圍。其中,當第一殼體接近第二殼體時,藉由所述多個磁性單元與該定位圈之間的磁力,使該第一線圈與該第二線圈相互對位。The embodiment of the present invention provides a aligning structure of a wireless data transmission interface, including a first housing, a first coil, a plurality of magnetic units, a second housing, a second coil, and a positioning ring. The first coil and the plurality of magnetic units are disposed inside the first housing. The plurality of magnetic units are disposed around the first coil. The second coil and the positioning ring are disposed on the inner side of the second housing. The positioning ring is disposed around the second coil. Wherein, when the first casing approaches the second casing, the first coil and the second coil are aligned with each other by a magnetic force between the plurality of magnetic units and the positioning ring.

基於上述,本發明實施例由主機透過無線資料傳輸介面將打印資料以及操作電能傳輸給打印裝置,因此打印裝置可以不需要配置電池而將打印資料打印/更新在電子紙上。完成打印/更新後,縱使主機被移除/關機,電子紙可以保持顯示內容。因此,即便在電子裝置被要求關機的場合,使用者仍然可以不間斷地閱讀電子紙的顯示內容。再者,由於打印裝置可以不需要配置電池,以及基於電子紙的可撓性、輕便性,採用電子紙的打印裝置可以提供使用者更舒適且更貼近傳統紙張的閱讀感受。Based on the above, in the embodiment of the present invention, the printing data and the operating power are transmitted to the printing device by the host through the wireless data transmission interface, so the printing device can print/update the printed data on the electronic paper without configuring the battery. After the print/update is completed, the electronic paper can keep the display content even if the host is removed/turned off. Therefore, even when the electronic device is required to be turned off, the user can read the display content of the electronic paper without interruption. Moreover, since the printing apparatus can be configured without a battery, and based on the flexibility and portability of the electronic paper, the printing apparatus using the electronic paper can provide a user who is more comfortable and more close to the reading feeling of the conventional paper.

為讓本發明之上述特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉實施例,並配合所附圖式作詳細說明如下。The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

相對於液晶顯示器而言,電子紙(ePaper)的可撓性、輕便性與省電特性更適合實現電子書或電子閱讀機。採用電子紙所實現的電子書或電子閱讀機可以提供使用者更舒適且更貼近傳統紙張的閱讀感受。在完成電子紙的顯示內容的更新後,電子紙可以完全不用操作電能便可以維持住其顯示內容,直到下一次更新顯示內容。本實施例將說明一種使用電子紙的打印系統100。圖1是依照本發明實施例說明打印系統100的功能方塊示意圖。打印系統100包括主機110以及打印裝置120。Compared with liquid crystal displays, ePaper's flexibility, portability and power saving characteristics are more suitable for implementing e-books or electronic readers. E-books or e-readers implemented with electronic paper can provide users with a more comfortable and close reading experience of traditional paper. After the update of the display content of the electronic paper is completed, the electronic paper can maintain its display content without operating the power until the display content is updated next time. This embodiment will explain a printing system 100 using electronic paper. 1 is a functional block diagram illustrating a printing system 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The printing system 100 includes a host 110 and a printing device 120.

依據設計需求,主機110可以是電話、個人電腦、筆記型電腦、平板電腦、電子書閱讀器、相機或其他需要輸出/打印文字及/或圖像的電子裝置。在其他實施例中,主機110也可以是任何公眾通訊/販售機器,例如公共電話、自動販賣機等。以自動販賣機為例,主機110可以是電子書提供裝置,以提供/販售電子書給使用者。Depending on the design requirements, host 110 can be a telephone, a personal computer, a notebook, a tablet, an e-book reader, a camera, or other electronic device that requires output/printing of text and/or images. In other embodiments, host 110 can also be any public communication/sales machine, such as a public telephone, vending machine, and the like. Taking the vending machine as an example, the host 110 may be an e-book providing device to provide/sell an e-book to the user.

主機110包含處理單元111、第一調變單元112、功率單元113以及第一線圈114。處理單元111將打印資料輸出至第一調變單元112。功率單元113可以做為主機110的能源(energy source),以提供主機110內部構件(例如處理單元111與第一調變單元112)所需的操作電能。此功率單元113可以是電源供應器(power supply)、適配器(adapter)、電池(battery)、調節器(regulator)及/或其他功率供應電路。功率單元113輸出穩定的第一直流電能DC1給第一調變單元112。第一調變單元112可以將直流電能DC1轉換為第一交流電能(容後說明)。此第一交流電能將被用來作為載波(carrier),以便將打印資料傳送給打印裝置120。The host 110 includes a processing unit 111, a first modulation unit 112, a power unit 113, and a first coil 114. The processing unit 111 outputs the print data to the first modulation unit 112. The power unit 113 can be used as an energy source of the host 110 to provide operational power required by the internal components of the host 110 (eg, the processing unit 111 and the first modulation unit 112). The power unit 113 can be a power supply, an adapter, a battery, a regulator, and/or other power supply circuitry. The power unit 113 outputs a stable first DC power DC1 to the first modulation unit 112. The first modulation unit 112 can convert the DC power DC1 into the first AC power (described later). This first alternating current power will be used as a carrier to transfer the printed material to the printing device 120.

利用任何調變(modulation)技術,例如廣為通訊領域所熟知的調變技術,第一調變單元112將處理單元111所提供的打印資料載於第一交流電能中,然後輸出載有該打印資料的第二交流電能AC2(即調變後的第一交流電能)至第一線圈114。第一線圈114可以將第二交流電能AC2轉換為無線電能EM。於本實施例中,第一線圈114的軸向大體上垂直於主機110的第一殼體116(容後說明),因此第一線圈114所產生的電磁場(無線電能EM)可以近似垂直地射出/射入第一殼體116。The first modulation unit 112 carries the print data provided by the processing unit 111 in the first alternating current power using any modulation technique, such as the modulation technique well known in the communication field, and then outputs the print. The second alternating current electrical energy AC2 of the data (ie, the modulated first alternating current electrical energy) is supplied to the first coil 114. The first coil 114 can convert the second alternating current power AC2 into radio energy EM. In the present embodiment, the axial direction of the first coil 114 is substantially perpendicular to the first housing 116 of the main body 110 (described later), so that the electromagnetic field (radio energy EM) generated by the first coil 114 can be emitted approximately vertically. / Injection into the first housing 116.

打印裝置120包含第二線圈121、第二調變單元122、控制驅動單元123以及至少一電子紙124。電子紙124的顯示介質可以使用雙穩態(或多穩態)顯示介質,例如電子墨水(electronic ink,E-Ink)、電流體(electrofluidics)、膽固醇液晶(cholesteric liquid crystal)、電泳顯示器(electro-phoretic display,EPD)或電濕潤顯示器(electrowetting display,EWD)等。The printing device 120 includes a second coil 121, a second modulation unit 122, a control driving unit 123, and at least one electronic paper 124. The display medium of the electronic paper 124 can use a bistable (or multi-stable) display medium, such as electronic ink (E-Ink), electrofluidics, cholesteric liquid crystal, electrophoretic display (electro -phoretic display, EPD) or electrowetting display (EWD).

第二線圈121用以接收主機110所提供載有打印資料的無線電能EM。於本實施例中,第二線圈121的軸向大體上垂直於打印裝置120的第二殼體126(容後說明)。當打印裝置120接近主機110(甚至於主機110的第一殼體116的外側表面碰觸打印裝置120的第二殼體126的外側表面),使得第二線圈121接近第一線圈114時,第一線圈114與第二線圈121形成一個類似變壓器(transformer)。因此,第二線圈121可以感應/接收第一線圈114所產生的電磁場(無線電能EM),以及對應產生第三交流電能AC3。第二調變單元122從第二線圈121所接收的無線電能EM中解調出該打印資料與操作電能VDD。此操作電能VDD可以作為打印裝置120內部構件(例如控制驅動單元123)的能源(energy source)。由於打印裝置120的操作電能VDD是由主機110所提供,因此打印裝置120可以不需要配置電池(battery)或是適配器(adapter),以縮減打印裝置120的體積與重量。The second coil 121 is configured to receive the radio energy EM provided by the host 110 and carrying the print data. In the present embodiment, the axial direction of the second coil 121 is substantially perpendicular to the second housing 126 of the printing device 120 (described later). When the printing device 120 approaches the host 110 (even when the outer surface of the first housing 116 of the main body 110 touches the outer surface of the second housing 126 of the printing device 120) such that the second coil 121 approaches the first coil 114, A coil 114 forms a transformer similar to the second coil 121. Therefore, the second coil 121 can sense/receive an electromagnetic field (radio energy EM) generated by the first coil 114, and correspondingly generate a third alternating current power AC3. The second modulation unit 122 demodulates the print data and the operating power VDD from the radio energy EM received by the second coil 121. This operational power VDD can serve as an energy source for internal components of the printing device 120 (eg, control drive unit 123). Since the operating power VDD of the printing device 120 is provided by the host 110, the printing device 120 may not need to configure a battery or an adapter to reduce the volume and weight of the printing device 120.

控制驅動單元123接收第二調變單元122所提供的打印資料,然後驅動電子紙124顯示該打印資料。基於電子紙124的不同顯示介質,控制驅動單元123可以對應地採用任何驅動技術,例如廣為電子紙領域所熟知的驅動技術,故不在此贅述。The control driving unit 123 receives the print data provided by the second modulation unit 122, and then drives the electronic paper 124 to display the print data. Based on the different display media of the electronic paper 124, the control driving unit 123 can correspondingly employ any driving technology, such as a driving technology well known in the art of electronic paper, and therefore will not be described herein.

基於積體電路技術的幫助,打印裝置120可以儘可能地薄型化,甚至像紙張一樣地輕、薄、可撓。例如,圖2是依照本發明實施例說明圖1所示打印系統100的應用情境示意圖。於本實施例中,主機110被實現為智慧型手機(smart phone),而打印裝置120被實現為單張電子紙(看起來像是一張塑膠紙)。打印裝置120沒有配置電池。請參照圖1與圖2,主機110的背面配置有第一線圈114。當主機110置於打印裝置120的第二線圈121上方時,打印裝置120可以接收到主機110所提供的無線電能EM,以及從無線電能EM中獲取操作電能VDD。因此,沒有電池或其他能源的打印裝置120可以使用主機110所提供的操作電能VDD而運行各種功能,包括從無線電能EM中解調出打印資料,以及將打印資料打印/顯示於電子紙124。完成所述打印/顯示操作後,縱使主機110被移除/關機而導致打印裝置120失去操作電能VDD,基於雙穩態(或多穩態)顯示介質的特性,使得電子紙124依然保持對應於打印資料的顯示內容。With the help of integrated circuit technology, the printing device 120 can be as thin as possible, even light, thin, and flexible like paper. For example, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an application scenario of the printing system 100 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention. In the present embodiment, the host 110 is implemented as a smart phone, and the printing device 120 is implemented as a single sheet of electronic paper (which looks like a piece of plastic paper). The printing device 120 is not equipped with a battery. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , a first coil 114 is disposed on the back surface of the host 110 . When the host 110 is placed over the second coil 121 of the printing device 120, the printing device 120 can receive the wireless power EM provided by the host 110 and acquire the operating power VDD from the wireless energy EM. Therefore, the printing device 120 without battery or other energy source can operate various functions using the operating power VDD provided by the host 110, including demodulating the print data from the wireless power EM, and printing/displaying the printed material on the electronic paper 124. After the printing/display operation is completed, even if the host 110 is removed/shutdown and the printing device 120 loses the operating power VDD, based on the characteristics of the bistable (or multi-stable) display medium, the electronic paper 124 remains corresponding to Print the display of the material.

上述實施例的打印裝置120配置單張電子紙,然而其實現方式不限於此。本領域的技術人員可以依據產品設計需求而以任何外型、任何結構去實現打印裝置120。例如,圖3是依照本發明另一實施例說明圖1所示打印系統100的應用情境示意圖。於本實施例中,打印裝置120配置了多張電子紙124,例如電子紙124-1、124-2、124-3、...、124-n。電子紙124-1~124-n被裝訂為類似書本的外型。打印裝置120的第二線圈121被配置在封面(或封底)電子紙124-n的左下角。當主機110背面的第一線圈114接近打印裝置120的第二線圈121時(如圖3所示),打印裝置120可以接收到主機110所提供的無線電能EM,以及從無線電能EM中獲取操作電能VDD。使用者可以使用主機110去從遠端下載打印資料(例如電子書)至主機110,然後使用主機110將打印資料打印/顯示於電子紙124-1~124-n。因此,即便在主機110被要求關機的場合,使用者仍然可以不間斷地閱讀電子紙124-1~124-n的顯示內容。再者,由於打印裝置120可以不需要配置電池,以及基於電子紙124-1~124-n的可撓性、輕便性,採用電子紙124-1~124-n的打印裝置120可以提供使用者更舒適且更貼近傳統紙張的閱讀感受。The printing apparatus 120 of the above embodiment is configured with a single sheet of electronic paper, but the implementation thereof is not limited thereto. A person skilled in the art can implement the printing apparatus 120 in any appearance and any structure according to product design requirements. For example, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an application scenario of the printing system 100 of FIG. 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the printing apparatus 120 is configured with a plurality of electronic papers 124, such as electronic papers 124-1, 124-2, 124-3, ..., 124-n. The electronic papers 124-1~124-n are bound to look like books. The second coil 121 of the printing device 120 is disposed at the lower left corner of the cover (or back cover) electronic paper 124-n. When the first coil 114 on the back side of the host 110 approaches the second coil 121 of the printing apparatus 120 (as shown in FIG. 3), the printing apparatus 120 can receive the radio energy EM supplied from the host 110 and acquire the operation from the radio energy EM. Power VDD. The user can use the host 110 to download print data (such as an e-book) from the remote end to the host 110, and then use the host 110 to print/display the print data on the electronic papers 124-1~124-n. Therefore, even when the host 110 is required to be turned off, the user can read the contents of the electronic papers 124-1 to 124-n without interruption. Furthermore, since the printing device 120 does not need to be configured with a battery, and based on the flexibility and portability of the electronic papers 124-1 to 124-n, the printing device 120 using the electronic papers 124-1 to 124-n can provide a user. More comfortable and more close to the traditional paper reading experience.

圖4是依照本發明另一實施例說明主機110的功能方塊示意圖。本實施例可以參照圖1的相關說明。不同於圖1所示實施例之處,在於圖4所示主機110更包括電流感測器115。請參照圖4,第一調變單元112包括直流交流轉換器(DC to AC converter)410以及第一混頻器(mixer)420。直流交流轉換器410將直流電能DC1轉換為第一交流電能AC1。第一混頻器420可以是調變器(modulator)。第一混頻器420耦接至直流交流轉換器410與處理單元111。第一混頻器420利用任何調變技術(例如廣為通訊領域所熟知的調變技術)將處理單元111所提供的打印資料載於第一交流電能AC1中。FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the function of the host 110 according to another embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment can refer to the related description of FIG. 1. Different from the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the host 110 shown in FIG. 4 further includes a current sensor 115. Referring to FIG. 4 , the first modulation unit 112 includes a DC to AC converter 410 and a first mixer 420 . The DC AC converter 410 converts the DC power DC1 into the first AC power AC1. The first mixer 420 can be a modulator. The first mixer 420 is coupled to the DC AC converter 410 and the processing unit 111. The first mixer 420 carries the print data provided by the processing unit 111 in the first alternating current power AC1 using any modulation technique, such as a modulation technique well known in the communications arts.

電流感測器115可以偵測直流交流轉換器410的電流量,例如偵測直流交流轉換器410的輸入電流量(也就是直流電能DC1的電流量),或是偵測直流交流轉換器410的輸出電流量(也就是第一交流電能AC1的電流量)。當打印裝置120藉由第一線圈114的無線電能EM獲取操作電能VDD時,直流交流轉換器410的電流量會對應地增加。因此,電流感測器115可以藉由偵測直流交流轉換器410的電流量,來獲知打印裝置120能否接收無線電能EM。電流感測器115將偵測結果傳送給處理單元111。依據電流感測器115的偵測結果,處理單元111可以獲知打印裝置120何時接收無線電能EM。當打印裝置120接收無線電能EM時,處理單元111便可以將打印資料輸出給第一混頻器420。在第一混頻器420接收到打印資料後,第一混頻器420將該打印資料載於第一交流電能AC1中而輸出載有該打印資料的第二交流電能AC2至第一線圈114。The current sensor 115 can detect the amount of current of the DC-AC converter 410, for example, detecting the amount of input current of the DC-AC converter 410 (that is, the amount of current of the DC power DC1), or detecting the DC-AC converter 410. The amount of current output (that is, the amount of current of the first alternating current power AC1). When the printing device 120 acquires the operating power VDD by the radio energy EM of the first coil 114, the amount of current of the DC-AC converter 410 increases correspondingly. Therefore, the current sensor 115 can detect whether the printing device 120 can receive the wireless power EM by detecting the amount of current of the DC-AC converter 410. The current sensor 115 transmits the detection result to the processing unit 111. Based on the detection result of the current sensor 115, the processing unit 111 can know when the printing device 120 receives the wireless power EM. When the printing device 120 receives the wireless power EM, the processing unit 111 can output the print data to the first mixer 420. After the first mixer 420 receives the print data, the first mixer 420 carries the print data in the first alternating current power AC1 and outputs the second alternating current power AC2 carrying the print data to the first coil 114.

圖5是依照本發明另一實施例說明打印裝置120的功能方塊示意圖。本實施例可以參照圖1的相關說明。不同於圖1所示實施例之處,在於圖5所示打印裝置120更包括電流感測器125。請參照圖5,第二調變單元122包括第二混頻器510、整流電路520以及低通濾波器530。第二混頻器510透過第二線圈121接收來自第一線圈114的無線電能EM(即第三交流電能AC3),以及將該無線電能EM解調出打印資料與交流電流AC4。整流電路520耦接第二混頻器510以接收該交流電流AC4,以及將該交流電流AC4整流成直流電流DC2。整流電路520可以是半波整流器或全波整流器,例如橋式整流器(bridge rectifier)。FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating a printing apparatus 120 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment can refer to the related description of FIG. 1. Different from the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the printing device 120 shown in FIG. 5 further includes a current sensor 125. Referring to FIG. 5 , the second modulation unit 122 includes a second mixer 510 , a rectifier circuit 520 , and a low-pass filter 530 . The second mixer 510 receives the radio energy EM (ie, the third alternating current power AC3) from the first coil 114 through the second coil 121, and demodulates the radio energy EM out of the print data and the alternating current AC4. The rectifier circuit 520 is coupled to the second mixer 510 to receive the alternating current AC4, and to rectify the alternating current AC4 into a direct current DC2. The rectifier circuit 520 can be a half wave rectifier or a full wave rectifier, such as a bridge rectifier.

低通濾波器530耦接整流電路520。低通濾波器530接收直流電流DC2,以及過濾該直流電流DC2的高頻成分以獲得操作電能VDD。電流感測器125可以偵測低通濾波器530的電流量,例如偵測低通濾波器530的輸入電流量(也就是直流電流DC2的電流量),或是偵測低通濾波器530的輸出電流量(也就是操作電能VDD的電流量)。藉由低通濾波器530的電流量判定,電流感測器125可以獲知目前從無線電能EM獲取的操作電能VDD是否足以滿足打印裝置120穩定運作的電力需求。電流感測器125將偵測結果傳送給控制驅動單元123。依據電流感測器125的偵測結果,控制驅動單元123可以獲知操作電能VDD何時備妥。當操作電能VDD備妥時,控制驅動單元123便可以以從第二混頻器510接收經解調的打印資料,然後驅動所述電子紙124顯示該打印資料。The low pass filter 530 is coupled to the rectifier circuit 520. The low pass filter 530 receives the direct current DC2 and filters the high frequency component of the direct current DC2 to obtain the operating power VDD. The current sensor 125 can detect the amount of current of the low pass filter 530, for example, detecting the amount of input current of the low pass filter 530 (that is, the amount of current of the direct current DC2), or detecting the low pass filter 530. The amount of current output (that is, the amount of current that operates the power VDD). By the current amount determination of the low pass filter 530, the current sensor 125 can know whether the operating power VDD currently obtained from the wireless power EM is sufficient to satisfy the power demand of the printing device 120 to operate stably. The current sensor 125 transmits the detection result to the control driving unit 123. According to the detection result of the current sensor 125, the control driving unit 123 can know when the operating power VDD is ready. When the operating power VDD is ready, the control driving unit 123 can receive the demodulated print data from the second mixer 510 and then drive the electronic paper 124 to display the print data.

上述打印裝置120及/或主機110的殼體外側表面可以印刷標記,以引導使用者藉由移動打印裝置120及/或主機110而使該第一線圈114與該第二線圈121相互對位。或者,在打印裝置120及/或主機110的殼體內側(或殼體外側)配置對位結構。例如,圖6是依照本實施例說明圖1所示打印系統100中主機110及打印裝置120之間無線資料傳輸介面的對位結構立體示意圖。請參照圖6,第一殼體116表示主機110的外殼,而第二殼體126表示打印裝置120的外殼。The outer surface of the housing of the printing device 120 and/or the main body 110 may be printed with a mark to guide the user to align the first coil 114 and the second coil 121 by moving the printing device 120 and/or the host 110. Alternatively, an alignment structure is disposed inside the casing (or outside the casing) of the printing apparatus 120 and/or the main body 110. For example, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the alignment structure of the wireless data transmission interface between the host 110 and the printing device 120 in the printing system 100 of FIG. 1 according to the embodiment. Referring to FIG. 6, the first housing 116 represents the outer casing of the main body 110, and the second housing 126 represents the outer casing of the printing device 120.

第一線圈114與多個磁性單元117配置於第一殼體116的內側(即配置於主機110的內部)。磁性單元117配置於第一線圈114周圍。第二線圈121與定位圈127配置於第二殼體的內側(即配置於打印裝置120的內部)。定位圈127配置於第二線圈121周圍,如圖6所示。該定位圈127的材質包含鐵磁性物質(ferromagnetic materials),例如鐵、鎳、鈷等金屬。所述多個磁性單元117為永久性磁鐵或是電磁鐵。因此,當第一殼體116接近第二殼體126時,藉由所述多個磁性單元117與定位圈127之間的磁力,使第一線圈114與第二線圈121相互對位。The first coil 114 and the plurality of magnetic units 117 are disposed inside the first housing 116 (ie, disposed inside the host 110). The magnetic unit 117 is disposed around the first coil 114. The second coil 121 and the positioning ring 127 are disposed inside the second casing (that is, disposed inside the printing device 120). The positioning ring 127 is disposed around the second coil 121 as shown in FIG. The material of the positioning ring 127 includes ferromagnetic materials such as metals such as iron, nickel, and cobalt. The plurality of magnetic units 117 are permanent magnets or electromagnets. Therefore, when the first housing 116 approaches the second housing 126, the first coil 114 and the second coil 121 are aligned with each other by the magnetic force between the plurality of magnetic units 117 and the positioning ring 127.

若以電磁鐵實現磁性單元117,則處理單元111可以決定是否觸發磁性單元117以產生磁場。在不需將打印資料傳送/打印至電子紙124的期間,處理單元111禁能(disable)磁性單元117。當需將打印資料傳送/打印至電子紙124的期間,處理單元111觸發磁性單元117產生磁場,以協助第一線圈114與第二線圈121可以更準確地相互對位。If the magnetic unit 117 is implemented with an electromagnet, the processing unit 111 can decide whether to trigger the magnetic unit 117 to generate a magnetic field. The processing unit 111 disables the magnetic unit 117 while the print material is not required to be transferred/printed to the electronic paper 124. When the print data needs to be transferred/printed to the electronic paper 124, the processing unit 111 triggers the magnetic unit 117 to generate a magnetic field to assist the first coil 114 and the second coil 121 to be more accurately aligned with each other.

在另一實施例中,主機110內部配置磁簧開關(REED SWITCH)。定位圈127是否接近主機110將決定磁簧開關的導通狀態。因此,處理單元111可以依據磁簧開關的導通狀態來判定打印裝置120是否接近主機110。當磁簧開關的導通狀態指示打印裝置120接近主機110時,處理單元111觸發磁性單元117產生磁場,以協助第一線圈114與第二線圈121可以更準確地相互對位。In another embodiment, the host 110 is internally configured with a reed switch (REED SWITCH). Whether the positioning ring 127 is close to the host 110 will determine the conduction state of the reed switch. Therefore, the processing unit 111 can determine whether the printing device 120 is close to the host 110 according to the conduction state of the reed switch. When the conductive state of the reed switch instructs the printing device 120 to approach the host 110, the processing unit 111 triggers the magnetic unit 117 to generate a magnetic field to assist the first coil 114 and the second coil 121 to more accurately align with each other.

圖7是依照本發明實施例說明主機110進行所述電子紙打印操作的流程示意圖。於步驟S710中,主機110會先載入打印資料。例如,主機110可以透過網際網路(internet)向遠端伺服器要求下載網頁、電子書、照片或其他類型的打印資料。再例如,若主機110是數位相機或是其他具有拍攝影像功能的電子裝置,則主機110可以藉由影像感測電路來拍攝目標影像(即打印資料)。FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the host 110 performing the electronic paper printing operation according to an embodiment of the invention. In step S710, the host 110 first loads the print data. For example, the host 110 can request a remote web server to download a web page, an e-book, a photo, or other type of printed material via the Internet. For example, if the host 110 is a digital camera or other electronic device having a shooting function, the host 110 can capture a target image (ie, print data) by using an image sensing circuit.

當主機110備妥打印資料後,主機110可以進行步驟S720以開始進行前面諸實施例所述電子紙打印操作。當使用者使主機110與打印裝置120相互靠近時,主機110內部的磁簧開關會對應地改變導通狀態。當磁簧開關的導通狀態指示打印裝置120接近主機110時,處理單元111可以進行步驟S730以觸發多個磁性單元117(電磁鐵或線圈)產生磁場。主機110內部所述多個磁性單元117與打印裝置120內部定位圈127之間的磁力可以協助第一線圈114與第二線圈121更準確地相互對位。After the host 110 prepares the print data, the host 110 may proceed to step S720 to start the electronic paper printing operation described in the previous embodiments. When the user brings the host 110 and the printing device 120 closer to each other, the reed switch inside the host 110 changes the on state correspondingly. When the conduction state of the reed switch instructs the printing apparatus 120 to approach the host 110, the processing unit 111 may proceed to step S730 to trigger a plurality of magnetic units 117 (electromagnets or coils) to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic force between the plurality of magnetic units 117 inside the main body 110 and the inner positioning ring 127 of the printing device 120 can assist the first coil 114 and the second coil 121 to more accurately align with each other.

在磁簧開關的導通狀態指示打印裝置120接近主機110的情況下,以及在電流感測器115偵測到直流交流轉換器410的電流量大於某一閾值(threshold value)的情況下,處理單元111開始進行步驟S740以將打印資料傳送給第一調變單元112。第一調變單元112與第一線圈114將載有一打印資料的無線電能EM傳送給打印裝置120的第二線圈121。In the case where the conduction state of the reed switch indicates that the printing device 120 is close to the host 110, and in the case where the current sensor 115 detects that the current amount of the DC-AC converter 410 is greater than a certain threshold value, the processing unit Step 111 begins to transfer the print material to the first modulation unit 112. The first modulation unit 112 and the first coil 114 transmit the radio energy EM carrying the print material to the second coil 121 of the printing device 120.

在傳送打印資料的過程中,處理單元111隨時判斷是否結束電子紙打印操作(步驟S750)。電子紙打印操作尚未結束,則處理單元111回到步驟S720,以便繼續進行電子紙打印操作。例如,在磁簧開關的導通狀態指示打印裝置120接近主機110的情況下,以及在電流感測器115偵測到直流交流轉換器410的電流量大於某一閾值的情況下,處理單元111便繼續進行電子紙打印操作。若在磁簧開關的導通狀態指示打印裝置120遠離主機110的情況下,或是在電流感測器115偵測到直流交流轉換器410的電流量小於某一閾值的情況下,處理單元111將會重新進行電子紙打印操作。In the process of transmitting the print material, the processing unit 111 determines at any time whether or not the electronic paper print operation is ended (step S750). The electronic paper printing operation has not ended yet, and the processing unit 111 returns to step S720 to continue the electronic paper printing operation. For example, in a case where the conduction state of the reed switch instructs the printing device 120 to approach the host 110, and in the case where the current sensor 115 detects that the current amount of the DC-AC converter 410 is greater than a certain threshold, the processing unit 111 Continue with the e-paper printing operation. If the on state of the reed switch indicates that the printing device 120 is away from the host 110, or if the current sensor 115 detects that the amount of current of the DC to AC converter 410 is less than a certain threshold, the processing unit 111 The e-paper printing operation will be resumed.

當使用者下達停止打印的指令時,或是當全部的打印資料已經傳送完畢時,處理單元111會通過第一調變單元112與第一線圈114去通知電子紙(打印裝置120)電子紙打印操作已結束。接下來,處理單元111會進行步驟S760,以截止所述多個磁性單元117的電流,即停止觸發電磁鐵。When the user issues an instruction to stop printing, or when all the print data has been transferred, the processing unit 111 notifies the electronic paper (printing device 120) electronic paper printing through the first modulation unit 112 and the first coil 114. The operation has ended. Next, the processing unit 111 proceeds to step S760 to turn off the current of the plurality of magnetic units 117, that is, stop triggering the electromagnet.

圖8是依照本發明實施例說明電子紙(打印裝置120)進行所述電子紙打印操作的流程示意圖。當主機110遠離打印裝置120時,打印裝置120因失去能源而處於無電狀態(步驟S810)。當主機110的第一線圈114接近打印裝置120的第二線圈121時,打印裝置120可以從第二線圈121所接收的無線電能EM中獲得操作電能VDD(步驟S820)。接下來,控制驅動單元123會透過電流感測器125檢測低通濾波器530的電流量是否大於某一閾值,也就是判斷從無線電能EM中獲得的操作電能VDD是否穩定(步驟S830)。在電流感測器125偵測到低通濾波器530的電流量大於某一閾值的情況下,控制驅動單元123會透過第二調變單元122與第二線圈121去通知主機110開始傳送打印資料。至此,控制驅動單元123可以透過第二調變單元122與第二線圈121接收主機110所提供的打印資料(步驟S840),以及驅動所述電子紙124顯示該打印資料(步驟S850)。FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the electronic paper (printing device 120) performing the electronic paper printing operation according to an embodiment of the present invention. When the host 110 is away from the printing device 120, the printing device 120 is in an unpowered state due to loss of energy (step S810). When the first coil 114 of the host 110 approaches the second coil 121 of the printing apparatus 120, the printing apparatus 120 can obtain the operational power VDD from the wireless power EM received by the second coil 121 (step S820). Next, the control driving unit 123 detects whether the current amount of the low-pass filter 530 is greater than a certain threshold value through the current sensor 125, that is, whether the operating power VDD obtained from the wireless power EM is stable (step S830). When the current sensor 125 detects that the current amount of the low-pass filter 530 is greater than a certain threshold, the control driving unit 123 sends the second modulation unit 122 and the second coil 121 to notify the host 110 to start transmitting the printed data. . At this point, the control driving unit 123 can receive the print data provided by the host 110 through the second modulation unit 122 and the second coil 121 (step S840), and drive the electronic paper 124 to display the print data (step S850).

綜上所述,上述諸實施例由主機110透過無線資料傳輸介面將打印資料以及操作電能VDD傳輸給打印裝置120。由於操作電能VDD是由主機110透過無線資料傳輸介面所提供,因此打印裝置120可以不需要配置電池而將打印資料打印/更新在電子紙124上。完成打印/更新後,縱使主機110被移除或關機,電子紙124仍然可以保持其顯示內容。特別是在必須關閉電子裝置的場合中,使用者只要事先將打印資料(例如電子書)打印/顯示在電子紙124,即便是主機110與打印裝置120被關閉電源,使用者仍然可以不間斷地閱讀已經打印在電子紙124上的打印資料。再者,由於打印裝置120可以不需要配置電池,以及基於電子紙124的可撓性、輕便性,採用電子紙124的打印裝置120可以提供使用者更舒適且更貼近傳統紙張的閱讀感受。In summary, in the above embodiments, the host 110 transmits the print data and the operating power VDD to the printing device 120 through the wireless data transmission interface. Since the operating power VDD is provided by the host 110 through the wireless data transmission interface, the printing device 120 can print/update the printed material on the electronic paper 124 without configuring the battery. After the printing/update is completed, the electronic paper 124 can still maintain its display content even if the host 110 is removed or turned off. In particular, in the case where the electronic device must be turned off, the user can print/display the printed material (for example, an electronic book) on the electronic paper 124 in advance, and even if the host 110 and the printing device 120 are powered off, the user can continue uninterruptedly. Read the printed material that has been printed on the electronic paper 124. Moreover, since the printing device 120 can be configured without a battery, and based on the flexibility and portability of the electronic paper 124, the printing device 120 using the electronic paper 124 can provide a user's reading comfort that is more comfortable and closer to conventional paper.

雖然本發明已以實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明之精神和範圍內,當可作些許之更動與潤飾,故本發明之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界定者為準。Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100...打印系統100. . . Printing system

110...主機110. . . Host

111...處理單元111. . . Processing unit

112...第一調變單元112. . . First modulation unit

113...功率單元113. . . Power unit

114...第一線圈114. . . First coil

115、125...電流感測器115, 125. . . Current sensor

116...第一殼體116. . . First housing

117...磁性單元117. . . Magnetic unit

120...打印裝置120. . . Printing device

121...第二線圈121. . . Second coil

122...第二調變單元122. . . Second modulation unit

123...控制驅動單元123. . . Control drive unit

124、124-1、124-2、124-3、124-n...電子紙124, 124-1, 124-2, 124-3, 124-n. . . Electronic paper

126...第二殼體126. . . Second housing

127...定位圈127. . . Locating ring

410...直流交流轉換器410. . . DC AC converter

420...第一混頻器420. . . First mixer

510...第二混頻器510. . . Second mixer

520...整流電路520. . . Rectifier circuit

530...低通濾波器530. . . Low pass filter

AC1、AC2、AC3...交流電能AC1, AC2, AC3. . . AC power

AC4...交流電流AC4. . . Alternating current

DC1...直流電能DC1. . . DC power

DC2...直流電流DC2. . . DC

EM...無線電能EM. . . Radio energy

VDD...操作電能VDD. . . Operating energy

S710~S760、S810~S850...步驟S710~S760, S810~S850. . . step

圖1是依照本發明實施例說明打印系統的功能方塊示意圖。1 is a functional block diagram illustrating a printing system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

圖2是依照本發明實施例說明圖1所示打印系統的應用情境示意圖。FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an application scenario of the printing system shown in FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖3是依照本發明另一實施例說明圖1所示打印系統的應用情境示意圖。FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an application scenario of the printing system shown in FIG. 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

圖4是依照本發明另一實施例說明主機的功能方塊示意圖。FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the function of a host according to another embodiment of the present invention.

圖5是依照本發明另一實施例說明打印裝置的功能方塊示意圖。FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the function of a printing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

圖6是依照本實施例說明圖1所示打印系統中主機及打印裝置之間無線資料傳輸介面的對位結構立體示意圖。FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the alignment structure of the wireless data transmission interface between the host and the printing device in the printing system shown in FIG. 1 according to the embodiment.

圖7是依照本發明實施例說明主機進行所述電子紙打印操作的流程示意圖。FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a host performing the electronic paper printing operation according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖8是依照本發明實施例說明電子紙(打印裝置)進行所述電子紙打印操作的流程示意圖。FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an electronic paper (printing apparatus) performing the electronic paper printing operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

110...主機110. . . Host

120...打印裝置120. . . Printing device

124...電子紙124. . . Electronic paper

Claims (9)

一種打印系統,包括:一主機,該主機包含一第一線圈、配置在該第一線圈周圍的多個電磁鐵、一磁簧開關、一第一調變單元以及一處理單元;以及一打印裝置,該打印裝置包含一第二線圈、配置在該第二線圈周圍的一定位圈、一第二調變單元、至少一電子紙以及一控制驅動單元,其中該定位圈的材質包含鐵磁性物質,其中該磁簧開關的導通狀態是根據該定位圈是否接近該主機所決定,若該磁簧開關的導通狀態指示該定位圈接近該主機,該處理單元觸發該些電磁鐵產生磁場以協助該第一線圈與該第二線圈準確地相互對位,該處理單元將一打印資料輸出至該第一調變單元,該第一調變單元將該打印資料載於一第一交流電能中而輸出載有該打印資料的一第二交流電能至該第一線圈,並且該第一線圈將該第二交流電能轉換為一無線電能,若該磁簧開關的導通狀態指示該定位圈沒有接近該主機,該控制單元停止觸發該些電磁鐵產生該磁場,並停止輸出該打印資料,該第二線圈用以接收該主機所提供載有該打印資料的該無線電能,該第二調變單元從該線圈所接收的該無線電能解調出該打印資料與作為該打印裝置的能源的一操作電 能,該控制驅動單元接收該第二調變單元所提供的該打印資料以及驅動所述至少一電子紙顯示該打印資料。 A printing system comprising: a host comprising a first coil, a plurality of electromagnets disposed around the first coil, a reed switch, a first modulation unit and a processing unit; and a printing device The printing device includes a second coil, a positioning ring disposed around the second coil, a second modulation unit, at least one electronic paper, and a control driving unit, wherein the material of the positioning ring comprises a ferromagnetic substance. The conduction state of the reed switch is determined according to whether the positioning ring is close to the host. If the conduction state of the reed switch indicates that the positioning ring is close to the host, the processing unit triggers the electromagnets to generate a magnetic field to assist the first The first coil is output to the first modulation unit a second alternating current power of the printed material to the first coil, and the first coil converts the second alternating current electrical energy into a wireless energy if the reed switch The pass state indicates that the positioning ring is not close to the host, the control unit stops triggering the electromagnets to generate the magnetic field, and stops outputting the print data, and the second coil is configured to receive the radio provided by the host and carrying the print data. The radio that the second modulation unit receives from the coil can demodulate the print data and an operating power as an energy source of the printing device. The control driving unit receives the print data provided by the second modulation unit and drives the at least one electronic paper to display the print data. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之打印系統,其中該第一調變單元包括:一直流交流轉換器,將一直流電能轉換為該第一交流電能;以及一第一混頻器,耦接至該直流交流轉換器與該處理單元,該第一混頻器將該打印資料載於該第一交流電能中而輸出載有該打印資料的該第二交流電能至該第一線圈。 The printing system of claim 1, wherein the first modulation unit comprises: a DC current converter that converts the DC power into the first AC power; and a first mixer coupled And the DC converter and the processing unit, the first mixer loading the print data in the first AC power and outputting the second AC power carrying the print data to the first coil. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之打印系統,其中該第二調變單元包括:一第二混頻器,透過該第二線圈接收來自該第一線圈的該無線電能,以及將該無線電能解調出該打印資料與一交流電流;一整流電路,耦接該第二混頻器以接收該交流電流,以及將該交流電流整流成一直流電流;以及一低通濾波器,耦接該整流電路以接收該直流電流,以及過濾該直流電流以獲得該操作電能。 The printing system of claim 1, wherein the second modulation unit comprises: a second mixer, receiving the wireless energy from the first coil through the second coil, and the wireless energy Demodulating the printed data and an alternating current; a rectifying circuit coupled to the second mixer to receive the alternating current, and rectifying the alternating current into a direct current; and a low pass filter coupled to the rectifying A circuit receives the DC current and filters the DC current to obtain the operating energy. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之打印系統,其中該主機為一電話、一電腦、一相機或一電子書提供裝置。 The printing system of claim 1, wherein the host is a phone, a computer, a camera or an e-book providing device. 一種主機,包括:一線圈;多個電磁鐵,配置在該線圈周圍; 一磁簧開關,其中該磁簧開關的導通狀態是根據該定位圈是否接近該主機所決定;一處理單元;以及一調變單元,耦接至該處理單元與該線圈,其中若該磁簧開關的導通狀態指示該定位圈接近該主機,該處理單元觸發該些電磁鐵產生磁場以協助該第一線圈與該第二線圈準確地相互對位,該處理單元將一打印資料輸出至該第一調變單元,該調變單元將該打印資料載於一第一交流電能中而輸出載有該打印資料的一第二交流電能至該線圈,其中該線圈將該第二交流電能轉換為一無線電能,並藉由該無線電能以無線方式將一操作電能傳送給一打印裝置作為該打印裝置的能源,以及藉由該無線電能將該打印資料傳送給該打印裝置;以及若該磁簧開關的導通狀態指示該定位圈沒有接近該主機,該控制單元停止觸發該些電磁鐵產生該磁場,並停止輸出該打印資料。 A host includes: a coil; a plurality of electromagnets disposed around the coil; a reed switch, wherein the conductive state of the reed switch is determined according to whether the positioning ring is close to the host; a processing unit; and a modulation unit coupled to the processing unit and the coil, wherein the magnetic spring The conduction state of the switch indicates that the positioning ring is close to the host, the processing unit triggers the electromagnets to generate a magnetic field to assist the first coil and the second coil to accurately align with each other, and the processing unit outputs a print data to the first a modulation unit, the modulation unit loading the print data in a first alternating current electrical energy and outputting a second alternating current electrical energy carrying the printed material to the coil, wherein the coil converts the second alternating current electrical energy into a Radio capable of wirelessly transmitting an operational power to a printing device as an energy source for the printing device, and transmitting the printed material to the printing device by the wireless; and if the reed switch The conduction state indicates that the positioning ring is not close to the host, and the control unit stops triggering the electromagnets to generate the magnetic field, and stops outputting the printed data. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述之主機,其中該調變單元包括:一直流交流轉換器,將一直流電能轉換為該第一交流電能;以及一混頻器,耦接至該直流交流轉換器與該處理單元,該混頻器將該打印資料載於該第一交流電能中而輸出載有該打印資料的該第二交流電能至該線圈。 The host device of claim 5, wherein the modulation unit comprises: a DC current converter that converts the DC power into the first AC power; and a mixer coupled to the DC AC conversion And the processing unit, the mixer loading the print data in the first alternating current electrical energy and outputting the second alternating current electrical energy carrying the printed material to the coil. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述之主機,其中該主機為一電話、一電腦、一相機或一電子書提供裝置。 The host computer of claim 5, wherein the host is a phone, a computer, a camera or an e-book providing device. 一種無線資料傳輸介面之對位結構,包括:一第一殼體;一第一線圈,配置於該第一殼體的內側;一磁簧開關;多個電磁鐵,配置於該第一殼體的內側,且配置於該第一線圈周圍;一第二殼體;一第二線圈,配置於該第二殼體的內側;以及一定位圈,配置於該第二殼體的內側,且配置於該第二線圈周圍,其中該定位圈的材質包含鐵磁性物質,其中該磁簧開關的導通狀態是根據該定位圈是否接近該主機所決定,其中若該磁簧開關的導通狀態指示該定位圈接近該主機,該些電磁鐵被觸發產生磁場以協助該第一線圈與該第二線圈準確地相互對位。 The alignment structure of the wireless data transmission interface includes: a first housing; a first coil disposed on the inner side of the first housing; a reed switch; and a plurality of electromagnets disposed on the first housing The inner side is disposed around the first coil; a second housing; a second coil disposed on the inner side of the second housing; and a positioning ring disposed on the inner side of the second housing and configured Around the second coil, wherein the material of the positioning ring comprises a ferromagnetic substance, wherein the conductive state of the reed switch is determined according to whether the positioning ring is close to the host, wherein if the conductive state of the reed switch indicates the positioning The coil is proximate to the mainframe, and the electromagnets are triggered to generate a magnetic field to assist the first coil and the second coil to accurately align with each other. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述無線資料傳輸介面之對位結構,其中該定位圈的材質包含鐵磁性物質。 For example, in the alignment structure of the wireless data transmission interface described in claim 8, wherein the material of the positioning ring comprises a ferromagnetic substance.
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